On Tuesday 17 October 2017, at Defence Establishment Fairbairn, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove farewelled from Canberra the President of the Republic of Ireland, His Excellency Mr Michael D Higgins and Mrs Sabina Higgins.

In the afternoon, at Changi International Airport, Singapore, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove were welcomed to the Republic of Singapore by the High Commissioner to the Republic of Singapore, His Excellency Mr Bruce Grosper.

On Monday 16 October 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, Mr Richard Andrews.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a Ceremonial Welcome for the President of the Republic of Ireland, His Excellency Mr Michael D. Higgins, and Mrs Sabina Higgins.

On Saturday 14 October 2017, at Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Turf Club, Mr Darren Pearce, attended the Royal Randwick Races at which the Governor-General presented the TAB Everest Cup trophy to the connections of the winning horse Redzel.

On Friday 13 October 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received from His Excellency Mr Ali Illiassou, Letters of Credence accrediting him as the Ambassador to the Republic of Niger.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the Ambassador to the Republic of Niger, Mr Paul Lehmann. Later, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a Ceremonial Welcome for the President of the Republic of Niger, His Excellency Mr Issoufou Mahamadou.

On Thursday 12 October 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove hosted an afternoon tea for members of Soldier On.

In the afternoon, the Governor-General received a video call from Carramar Primary School, WA, as part of their civics and citizenship classes.

Afterwards, the Governor-General met with students from Morningside State School, QLD; St Eugene College, QLD; and Sheldon College, QLD, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.

On Wednesday 11 October 2017, at Meals on Wheels South Australia (MoWSA) West Torrens Branch, Brooklyn Park, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the President of MoWSA, Mr Bill Coomans, viewed the facilities and met with staff and volunteers.

Afterwards, at the headspace Adelaide Centre, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Clinical Director, headspace Adelaide, Dr Julie Connor, participated in a tour of the centre, and met with staff and volunteers.

On Tuesday 10 October 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Earlier, the Governor-General met with students from Pacific Lutheran College, QLD, and Sheldon College, QLD, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.

On Monday 9 October 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, the Governor-General received the High Commissioner for the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, His Excellency Mr Kazi Imtiaz Hossain.

Earlier, the Governor-General met with students from St Stephen’s School, WA, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.

On Saturday 7 October 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove met with members of the public during the Government House Open Day.

On Friday 6 October 2017, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), met with students from Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School, QLD; Queen of Apostles Catholic Primary School, QLD; and Bunbury Catholic College, WA, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.